Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Monday

“Behold, the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world!”

~John 1:29b, NASB~

 

Pray for Donnie Eudy as he has a cancerous place removed from his face today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Bro. Joey Miller’s spot on his shoulder was removed.  It was nothing serious.

Gloria Gill has her heart ablation at 1:00 today in Lacombe.  Please pray for her and her family.

Johnny Belgard is now home from Ochsner, New Orleans where he was for four and a half months.  Pray he continues to do well at home.

Willie Murl Welch

Born: January 31, 1930
Died: April 02, 2016

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Barbara A. Lindsey

Born: September 17, 1947
Died: April 02, 2016

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North American Mission Board -Edmonton 

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Scripture Writing – Luke 23:26-30

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Wisdom and Grace” – http://odb.org/2016/04/04/wisdom-and-grace/
  • If any of you lacks wisdom,                                                                                                                 you should ask of God,                                                                                                                         who gives generously to all without finding fault.                                                                                                                                                       ~James 1:5~
  • “He’s Everything to Me”

 

“He’s Everything to Me” – What an awesome autobiography!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“We are going up to Jerusalem,

and the Son of Man will be delivered

over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law.

They will condemn him to death 

and will hand him over to the Gentiles

to be mocked and flogged and crucified.

On the third day he will be raised to life!”

~Matthew 20:18-19~

 

Mrs. Corrine Watson has been in Ochsner, New Orleans for more than two months, but is out now.  Thank God she received the treatment she needed.  Pray for her in the coming days.

 

 

Mary Katherine “Kitty” Bennett, Lapeyrolerie

  • BORN: April 8, 1948
  • DIED: March 31, 2016
  • LOCATION: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mary Katherine “Kitty” Bennett Lapeyrolerie, age 67, of Central, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Wednesday morning, March 31, 2016, after battling several prolonged health issues. Kitty was born in McComb, Miss., moved around throughout her childhood before returning to Louisiana to attend LSU, where she earned her degree in social work. She then dedicated the next 30 years of her life to helping people find their way through Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, from which she retired as the regional manager. She continued her service to others by volunteering in her community, most recently serving as a Sunday School teacher at Blackwater United Methodist Church in Central for 10 years. Kitty is survived by her husband of 42 years, Larry Lapeyrolerie of Central; sons Jeb Lapeyrolerie of Hunt, Texas; Ben Lapeyrolerie with wife Jackie of Baton Rouge; Coy Lapeyrolerie and wife Adrie of Baton Rouge; Vance Lapeyrolerie and partner Casey Scott of Jackson, La.; sister Jackie Bennett Hickman with husband LTC Bill (Retired) of Billingsley, Ala.; nieces Jennifer Green Williams with husband COL Brian Williams of Carlisle, Pa.; Katherine Green of Birmingham, Ala.; Elizabeth Green Shears and husband Eric Shears of Birmingham, Ala.; Alexandria Hickman of Daphne, Ala.; Allison Bennett Fields with husband Brad Fields of Denham Springs; and nephew Billy Bennett; and sister-in-law Patrice Saucier of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold C. Bennett and Elaine Mixon Bennett; and her brother, Mickey Bennett. A Wake will be held on Monday, April 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Seale Funeral Home in Central. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9-11 a.m. at Blackwater United Methodist Church in Central, with the funeral ceremony to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. A reception will be held afterwards at the Lapeyrolerie home in Central. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blackwater United Methodist Church Youth Group. To make a donation, contact the church at 225-261-4646 or mail to 10000 Blackwater Rd, Central, LA 70714. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ochsner Medical Center for their wonderful kindness during their very difficult time.

 

Celebration of Life for Mary Elizabeth Sanders and Reggie Sanders

Please join the C. Woodford Sanders family on Saturday, April 9 from 2 – 4 pm to celebrate the lives of Mary Elizabeth (MeMe) Andrews Sanders and Reggie Sanders. Family and friends will be gathering at the home of AliceMary and Donnis Honeycutt located at 403 Avenue F, Kentwood, LA 70444 to share special memories of MeMe and Reggie. Family remarks will begin at 2:30 pm. Parking is available ½ block away at the First Baptist Church in Kentwood located at Fifth Street and Avenue F. Please feel free to share this information with others who might want to join us.

We hope to see you on April 9th. (Business Casual)

Fondly,

Charles and Keri Sanders
Caroline Sanders
Bruce and Lucy Sanders
Sherri Sanders

Scripture Writing – Matthew 21:1-11

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

North American Missions in Detroit – http://www.namb.net/detroit/

 

How will you serve “Him” today?

Anna Lee

Saturday

Consequently,

faith comes from hearing the message,

and

the message is heard through the word about Christ.

 

Please pray for my brother-in-law from Ponchatoula.  Donnie Eudy has a very small, but aggressive, skin cancer and will have surgery early Monday morning at Ochsner in New Orleans.

Pray for Theople Hurst’s sister, Patsy.  She had a lung biopsy and now waits for results.

 

Scripture Writing – John 11: 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North America – Denver – http://www.namb.net/denver/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Too Close” – http://odb.org/2016/04/02/too-close   (This is actually today’s devotional.  I think it is ironic after the tornado just south of us two days ago.)
  • In all your ways submit to him,                                                                                                         and he will make your paths straight.                                                                                                                                               ~ Proverbs 3:6~

May you be guided by the words of “Trust and Obey” today.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

I hope you have wonderful childhood memories of attending church and learning the wonderful Bible stories, missions stories, children’s songs, and great hymns.  I also hope you have passed that along to others.

 

Please continue to pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda.  During the hip replacement a bone was fractures which means she cannot attempt walking yet.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrolerie passed away yesterday morning.  Please pray for Larry and other family members.  Kitty was the daughter of Harold and Elaine Bennett of Kentwood.

Thank God for his protection during the bad weather yesterday morning.  Despite the tornado in our area, I haven’t heard of any injuries.

Disaster Relief Volunteer’s Funeral Services (Baptist Message)

http://baptistmessage.com/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-illinois-disaster-relief-volunteer-who-died-of-heart-attack-while-serving-in-leesville/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Matthew 16:24-28

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions – Columbus – http://www.namb.net/columbus/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thank you, Lord, for….   (You fill in the blank.)

Anna Lee

Thursday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

Please pray for Gloria Gill.  Monday at 1:00, she will have a heart ablation at Lacombe.

Kody Walker had surgery yesterday.  He told us he walked a few hours later.  He told us his uncle, Julian Dufreche, had MANY broken bones.  The other two family members have less serious injuries.  Pray for all of the family.

Rufus Williams said he brother, Howard in northeaster LA, is doing much better.  He is still hospitalized.  Keep praying.

Bro. Joey Miller announced last night that he is checking into a problem on his shoulder today.  I know he appreciates your prayers.

Please pray for Melvin Battles‘ health.  He is from Amite.

Mansell Stinson is now dealing with a heart issue on top of all the problems caused by diabetes.  Please continue to pray for him.  He’s home, so you can call or visit him there.

Buddy Waller is also home.  Please continue to pray for him.

Young Hayden Snow, a great-nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hayden,  has received wonderful news.  He does not have cancer!  His problem can be treated with medication.  Thank God for this wonderful news.

A disaster relief worker from Illinois passed away while working in Louisiana Tuesday.   http://baptistmessage.com/illinois-dr-volunteer-dies-after-heart-attack-on-flood-recovery-site-in-louisiana/

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – Beginning John 4

North American Mission Board – http://www.namb.net/cleveland/

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verse today.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Be aware of the weather situation today.  Sing “Follow Him” periodically today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In accordance with your great love,

forgive the sin of these people,

just as you have pardoned them

from the time they left Egypt until now.”  

~Numbers 14:19~

 

 

Cora Morris, a former teacher and principal, livea at Hilllsdale.  She has had a health problem lately, but is doing better.

Jimmy Alford, David’s brother, has had several good days lately.  Pray for more to come.

Inez Randall is now at Hood Memorial.  She is not quite ready to go home.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Mr. Kenneth Stewart of Gillsburg is seriously ill.  He is Tori Havlin’s grandfather.  Your prayers for peace and comfort for all will be greatly appreciated.

Kitty Bennett Lapeyrobrie is still in ICU in Baton Rouge.  Continue to pray for her and her family.

Howard Williams, brother of Rufus and Malone, is hospitalized.  Please pray for the Williams brothers and their families.

Juanita P. Lambert

Born: November 01, 1929
Died: March 28, 2016

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Scripture Writing – James 3:16-18
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
North American Missions – Cincinnati – http://www.namb.net/cincinnati/
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

WMU/Women’s Ministry

  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th – Friday Morning Bible Study of John – 10 A.M.
  • 15th – Associational WMU at Montpelier w/potluch lunch – 10 A.M.
  • 26th – “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party
  • 28th – Ladies’ Night: Upsy Daisy

 

Let your prayer be “Thy will be done” today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Johnny Belgard did not get to come home yet, but hopefully it won’t be too long.  Keep praying for him and his family.

Kody Walker, son of Rev. Dennis Walker, was in a boating accident Friday.  A cousin and two uncles were also in the boat.  The steering wheel went out causing them to hit a tree.  Two men have been released with broken bones.  On man has numerous broken bones and is still hospitalized, but Kody has more serious injuries.  He will probably need a hip replacement in the coming weeks.  His sister, Kara, said it was only by God’s grace they are still alive.  Please pray for all four men.

Tuesday

Remember this:

Whoever turns a sinner

from the error of their way

will save them from death

and cover over a multitude of sins.  

~James 5:20~

 

Mrs. Juanita Lambert passed away yesterday morning.  I enjoyed the year she fill in for the counselor while I was teaching.  Her obituary is not available yet.

Elsie Jo Schneider

Born: May 25, 1955
Died: March 26, 2016

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Scripture Writing – James 3:13-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Missions – Chicago – hhttp://www.namb.net/chicago/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live today knowing that “power” and sharing it with someone else

Anna Lee

Monday

Repent, then, and turn to God,

so that your sins may be wiped out,

that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

~Acts 3:19~

 

Karis Ann Roberts, daughter of Daniel and Kim Roberts and granddaughter of Bubba and Kay, was born March 24th.  The weighed 7 lbs. 5 1/2 oz.  Her big brothers are Abram (4) and Elihah (2).

Pray for Betty Taylor’s sister, Glenda, as she has a total hip replacement today in Brookhaven.

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor’s grandson, Ryan, as he has his tonsils removed tomorrow.

 

Scripture Writing – Matthew 21:21-22

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

North American Mission – Calgary – http://www.namb.net/Calgary/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • 10 A.M.
  • John 4 (part 1)

 

Sunrise services had to be moved inside, but the message as the same.  I hope you attended a service yesterday.

Anna Lee

Good Friday

Even now,” declares the LORD,

“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

Rend your heart and not your garments.

Return to the LORD your God,

for he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in love,

and he relents from sending calamity.          

~Joel 2:12-13~

 

Mr. John Phillips is home and restless to be out and about at his place.  Pray for continued improvement.

The CAT scan David had yesterday showed no mass.  Let us tell you what all the doctor said.  To sum it up, “Miracle”!

David’s brother, Jimmy, continues to need your prayers.

 

Scripture Writing – I Thessalonians 5:12-15

Baptist Press – bpnews.net   (I’m thrilled to lear that Dr. David Crosby of FBC, NO will lead the Southern Baptist Convention as the new president.  He fully deserves this honor and responsibility.)

North American Missions – Atlanta – http://www.namb.net/atlanta/

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Church Sign at Macadonia Baptist Church, Holden

                                    Silly Rabbit,

                         Easter is about Jesus!

Easter Activities – I know most churches have had/are having special activities associated with the resurrection.  Be sure to participate in some of your choosing.

 

Jesus is the wonderful reason for the most meaningful holiday season!

Anna Lee